Conservation Day at The Capitol Art Contest
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The Education Cooperative host an art contest for high school juniors and seniors located in the school districts within each UWCD. The students are asked to create artwork that depicts an original water conservation message. Judges select two students from each UWCD, to display their artwork in the halls of the state capitol.

The students travel to Austin to display their artwork in the halls of the State Capitol at Texas Water Foundations Water Conservation Day at the Capitol. This event is held during the legislative session, so that members of the state legislature are exposed to the water conservation programs in our state.

The students also work as a page for their state representative. As a page, they will be on the house floor helping their representatives staff as directed.

Do I have to pay for the trip if I am selected?
No. The students’ meals and travel are provided by their UWCD.

Who is Eligible for Water Conservation Day at the Capitol?
Students in grades 9-11 who live in one of the four water conservation districts of the cooperative are eligible for our scholarships to Texas State 4-H Youth Water Camp.

How can I learn more?
All four water conservation districts will advertise the contest in each school during the Fall of the legislative session. Ask your school counselor for more information or contact us by email at savewater@windstream.net or phone at 806-456-2155.